Ted Coe, Ph.D.

Director, Mathematics

Ted Coe, Ph.D., joined Achieve in April 2014 as Director, Mathematics. Ted is responsible for coordinating and supporting Achieve's work to develop and lead an organizational vision, agenda, and lines of work around mathematics. He provides the mathematics content expertise across all of Achieve's initiatives and he provides support to states on mathematics standards implementation and assessment support, including the development of tools and products for use by states and districts.

Ted brings over 20 years of education experience to his role at Achieve. Prior to joining Achieve he was Assistant Dean for the College of Education at Grand Canyon University where he also served as an academic liaison for strategic educational alliances. He began his career as a high school mathematics teacher in the Tempe Union High School District and eventually transitioned to the college level. During his tenure as a community college professor he served as mathematics chair for two colleges in the Maricopa Community College District. An Arizona native, Ted earned his B.A.E., M.Ed., and Ph.D. degrees from Arizona State University, each with a focus on mathematics education.

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